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9/8/2005 5:00 am
INFORMATION RELEASE #3
TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 5:00 AM
At 5:00 AM on September 8, 2005 Tropical Storm Ophelia remained near latitude 28.7 North, longitude 78.5 West or about 70 miles East of Cape Canaveral, FL. Ophelia has been nearly stationary for the past 24 hours. Steering currents are forecast to remain weak with some erratic motion however, Ophelia is expected to move gradually northeastward away from the coast within the next few days.
Data from reconnaissance aircraft and land-based radars indicate maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph with higher gusts slow strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles mainly northeast of the center of the storm.
Under the current forecast Ophelia is expected to remain east of the Georgia coast and not significantly impact our area. However, please keep in mind that minor changes with each advisory could result in major changes to the forecast track and storm dynamics. CEMA will remain in Operating Condition (OPCON) 4 or the Monitoring Phase as defined by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. OPCON 4 is the first stage in advanced readiness. All interested parties should maintain vigilance in monitoring this storm through local media.
A thorough check of emergency supplies and evacuation plans is in order. Emergency response agencies should review their hurricane plans and determine the availability of their assets, resources and personnel. Those agencies that have the responsibility to share information should be doing so at this time.
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